The Federal Government has set out plans for the orientation and empowerment of Persons With Disability under the sponsorship of the CBN Micro and Medium Enterprises development fund. It is…
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National Commission For Persons With Disabilities Has Been Established- Board Insists
The National Commission for Persons with Disability (NCPWD) has insisted that the Commission has come into existence following the nomination of members by President Muhammadu Buhari. Reacting to a publication…
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Nanka monarch lauds Governor Obiano for automatic employment to 3 Deaf indigenes.
The traditional Ruler of Nanka Community His Royal Majesty,Igwe Godwin Ogochukwu Ezeilo has expressed appreciation to Governor Obiano for giving 3 Deaf persons from his Community automatic employments. The beneficiaries…
Says plight of vulnerable Nigerians getting worse By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja As Nigeria joins the world to mark International Day For Older Persons and International Cerebral Palsy Day on…
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Ondo Election: IFA Presents Disaggregated Data Of Registered Voters With Disabilities To INEC
The Inclusive Friends Association, IFA has presented disaggregated data of registered voters with disabilities to the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC ahead of the October 10 governorship election. Executive Director…
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Chidi Olujie Commends Inclusive News, Others; Promises Support For Deaf Owned Media Organizations
The newly elected President of Nigerian National Association of the Deaf (NNAD), Hon. Chidi Topaz Olujie has sent special appreciation to Inclusive News Network (INN), an online media organization founded…
…Urges National Assembly To Screen NCPD Board Members Nominated By Buhari The Centre for Citizens With Disabilities (CCD) has stated emphatically that the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPD)…
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Persons With Disabilities in Delta Seek End to Gas Flaring, Appeal for Assistance on Education, Jobs, Skills Training
Omon-Julius Onabu in Asaba Persons with disabilities have appealed to the government, corporate organisations, good spirited individuals and groups to come to their aid to save them the harsh effects…
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Nigeria @ 60: Imo First Lady lavishes cash gifts, other palliatives on Persons with Disabilities, orphans, babies, inmates
In the spirit of the 60th year Anniversary of Nigeria’s Independence, the First Lady of Imo State, Barr. Chioma Uzodimma, has visited Hospitals, Orphanage and Motherless Babies Homes, Persons with…
by Gabriel Chy Alonta A university professor, Williams Obiozor, has commended the government at all levels for their efforts in encouraging the use of sign languages in various functions to…
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BBNaija: Kiddwaya takes a selfie with female fan on wheelchair in heartwarming video
by Adeyinka Odutuyo – Billionaire son Kiddwaya is no doubt one of the most loved ex-housemates of the BBNaija Lockdown season – The reality star who arrived Abuja was welcomed…
By LEONARD OKACHIE A Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), the Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD), has called for representation of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), in Abia government. Mr David Anyaele, the…
Emma Elekwa, Onitsha A 46-year-old man, Ifeanyi Atogu has been arrested for allegedly raping a 7-year old deaf girl in Ofenta Nsugbe in Anambra East Local Government Area of Anambra…
Over 30 persons with Disabilities on Wednesday barricaded the two gates of Federal Polytechnic at Nekede, Owerri, the Imo State capital, calling for five per cent employment slot. The protesters,…
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FG distributes palliatives to 47,020 vulnerable households, Persons with Disabilities in Enugu
•Humanitarian Affairs Minister Sadiya Farouq By CHARLES IWUOHA The Federal Government, on Wednesday, distributed palliative to 47,020 vulnerable households in Enugu State to cushion the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic.…